Private Benjamin 1980

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A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.

Goldie Hawn

as Judy Benjamin

Eileen Brennan

as Capt. Doreen Lewis

Armand Assante

as Henrí Trémont

Robert Webber

as Col. Clay Thornbush

Sam Wanamaker

as Teddy Benjamin

Barbara Barrie

as Harriet Benjamin

Mary Kay Place

as Pvt. Mary Lou Glass

Harry Dean Stanton

as Sgt. Jim Ballard

Albert Brooks

as Yale Goodman

Alan Oppenheimer

as Rabbi

Director:

Howard Zieff

Writer:

Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Harvey Miller

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

1980 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Private Benjamin

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Goldie Hawn

as Judy Benjamin

Eileen Brennan

as Capt. Doreen Lewis

Armand Assante

as Henrí Trémont

Robert Webber

as Col. Clay Thornbush

Sam Wanamaker

as Teddy Benjamin

Barbara Barrie

as Harriet Benjamin

Mary Kay Place

as Pvt. Mary Lou Glass

Harry Dean Stanton

as Sgt. Jim Ballard

Albert Brooks

as Yale Goodman

Alan Oppenheimer

as Rabbi

Estelle Marlov

as Vocalist at Wedding

Everett Covin

as Bandleader

Robert Hanley

as Arnie

Lee Wallace

as Mr. Waxman

James Dybas

as Photographer

Gretchen Wyler

as Aunt Kissy

Maxine Stuart

as Aunt Betty

Lillian Adams

as Mrs. Goodman

Sandy Weintraub

as Harvey Goodman

Tim Haldeman

as Stanley Goodman

Kopi Sotiropulos

as Limo Passerby

Stu Nahan

as Newscaster

J.P. Bumstead

as Induction Officer

Hal Williams

as Sgt. L.C. Ross

Toni Kalem

as Pvt. Tina Gianelli

Damita Jo Freeman

as Pvt. Gloria Moe

Alston Ahern

as Pvt. P.J. Soyer

P. J. Soles

as Pvt. Wanda Winter

Craig T. Nelson

as Capt. William Wooldridge

James R. Barnett

as Drill Instructor

Ray Oliver

as Red Team Soldier #1

Robin Hoff

as Red Team Soldier #2

Eddie Lewis

as Red Team Soldier #3

Carrol Davis Carson

as Referee

Clay Wright

as Helicopter Pilot

Danny Wells

as Slick Guy

Keone Young

as Kim Osaka

George Roberts

as Johnny Rourke

Helen Baron

as Selma Lemish

Paul Marin

as Leo Lemish

Mimi Maynard

as Liz Lemish

Alice Hirson

as Mrs. Thornbush

Wil Albert

as Lt. Rahmi

Richard Herd

as General Foley

Sally Kirkland

as Helga

Denise Halma

as Gabrielle

Lilyan Chauvin

as Mrs. Trémont

David Olivier

as Jean Claude

Elie Liardet

as Mayor

Shirley Anthony

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Stéphane Grappelli

as Wedding Violinist (uncredited)

Jack Griffin

as Drill Sergeant (uncredited)

Heather Haase

as Young Judy (uncredited)

David LeBell

as Dancing Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Robert Martini

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

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